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Lakeview Cottage Escape. Close to BOK Tower Gardens, Legoland and Disney

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A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a wooden ceiling, a dining table, a sofa, a chair, a small white cabinet, and a television.
A wooden-paneled kitchen with a dining table, chairs, pendant lights, and a refrigerator.
A white house with a covered porch, two chairs, and a small garden area with mulch and grass.
A wooden pier extending into calm water with a sunset in the background.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a chair, a dresser, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Crooked Lake
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Babson Park, FL
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ridge Audubon Nature Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bok Tower Gardens
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Lakeview Cottage Escape. Close to BOK Tower Gardens, Legoland and Disney

Cozy cottage in a quiet neighborhood with a view of the lake. Perfect for up to 4 people. Beach chairs and Kayaks available to use. Launch your watercraft at Bob’s Landing and anchor on the beach across the street from the cottage. Front porch with two chairs and a view of the lake to watch some amazing sunsets. Outside deck has a gas grill, table and 4 chairs to enjoy a meal outdoors.
Enter the cottage into the living area where you will find a couch, swivel chair, TV, Roku and Blue Ray player. The kitchen has a table with 4 chairs, cookware, dishes, Coffee pot, Toaster and Microwave. Both bedrooms have blackout curtains for mornings when you just want to sleep in. Come and enjoy your stay in our cottage! No laundry facilities on the property. There are two laundromats about 15 minutes drive away.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please park in the rear of the cottage. We have a shared driveway beside the cottage.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3043029vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Babson Park

Babson Park is home to this cottage. Mountain Lake and Regal Eagle Ridge Mall are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Crystal Lake Park and Kiwanis Park.
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Babson Park, FL

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ridge Audubon Nature Reserve - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Bok Tower Gardens - 18 min drive - 17.3 km
  • LEGOLAND® Florida - 24 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Reunion Resort Golf Course - 47 min drive - 69.3 km

Getting around

  • Winter Haven Station - 27 min drive
  • Avon Park, FL (AVO-Avon Park Executive) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪China Wok - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hibachi Express - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeview Cottage Escape. Close to BOK Tower Gardens, Legoland and Disney pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakeview Cottage Escape. Close to BOK Tower Gardens, Legoland and Disney ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeview Cottage Escape. Close to BOK Tower Gardens, Legoland and Disney ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeview Cottage Escape. Close to BOK Tower Gardens, Legoland and Disney ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeview Cottage Escape. Close to BOK Tower Gardens, Legoland and Disney located?

Situated in Babson Park, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Crooked Lake and Ridge Audubon Nature Reserve. Lake Easy and Fire House Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for our needs. Very cozy place with view and access to the Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2026
We were happy to have you and hope to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is clean and cozy. We absolutely love our stay here every year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
We appreciate you booking our cottage for the third year. We love hosting you all!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes the air was working well and the lake and beach was outstanding. The cottage was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2026
Thank you for staying with us again. We are happy to host you all anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time overall and would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2025
Thanks Eric! Happy you all enjoyed your stay. Come back anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute, comfy and clean cottage. The beach access was close by and kayaks easy to access. Nice community close to Lake Wales and Wibter Haven. Darlene and Rick are great hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2026
Thank you for staying in our cottage for your getaway. We would be happy to host you all again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owners supplied everything a person could need for a non-stressful stay. The amenities were spot on to what is shown on the listing. Darlene and Rick were so friendly and personable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. If we were ever in this area of Florida again for vacation we would stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2026
We appreciate your kind words. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope you come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Great location with friendly owners
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2023
Thank you Jason. We enjoyed having you all stay in our cottage. We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

This was our second time staying here, and will book again in the future. It is beautiful, and so peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2025
Always a pleasure to host you. Happy you were able to spend time here with your dad. Time is precious!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at the cottage. Rick and Darlene are the best hosts, everything is stocked and the place is very clean. We would definitely come back again!! Scott and Julie
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 March 2026
Thank you for your review. We were happy to spend time with you both. We welcome you back anytime!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
All interior areas exactly as described in listing. Front porch and side/back deck very nice for end of day relaxation. View of lake from thefront is really nice. Very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can not express enough how satisfied I was with this place! We went to visit family in Frostproof and it was the perfect location. This was place was immaculate and very well kept. Neighbors were super nice and access to the lake was across the street. It was so easy to check in and out and the host was quick to respond w any need. I will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2026
Thank you! We were happy to host your family and happy you had a comfortable stay. We look forward to hosting you all again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

It was a wonderful experience we had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay and hopefully we will host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place with a great view

We had a great time and can't wait to go back again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2023
Thank you Andrew. We are looking forward to your next stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice Cute Cabin

We enjoyed it and hope to go back some day. Close to so many historical places and lots of good seafood!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2023
Thank you Maggie!! We are glad you all enjoyed your stay and would love to have you come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Lake Cottage

We had a lovely stay, the cottage was very nice and clean with a beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2023
Thank you for staying in our cottage. We are glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you all again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy stay

Clean and well maintained cozy cottage. Perfect for a quick lake getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2025
Thank you Noelle! We hope to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage!

The cottage is immaculate and was just the right space for my family. We wanted something near my parents for a short visit, and this was simply perfect. So much nicer than staying in a hotel also.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 January 2025
Thanks Rachel. We welcome you back anytime 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

The rental was clean, had all the amenities we needed, and is in a great location. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2023
Thank you Cameron. Glad everything was good and you enjoyed your stay. Hope you come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Cottage

Very comfortable and clean small cottage that was perfect for our stay. Great dining in the area. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2024
We are happy you enjoyed your stay in our cottage. Hope you choose to come back and stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting family

Very clean,comfortable beds
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2024
It was a pleasure hosting you all. We enjoyed meeting your son and daughter as well. We hope to host you all again on your next visit to Florida.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome cottage in serene setting

My wife and I had a blessed 3-Day Thanksgiving holiday at the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 December 2024
Hello Fred, We are happy you all enjoyed your stay and we hope you come back again. Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

The cottage is absolutely beautiful. Very peaceful to stay. The owners are so sweet and helpful! I would definitely recommend this place and cannot wait to book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2023
Thank you Traci. We appreciate your kind words and very happy to have met you all. We look forward to having you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place to stay!!

Came in for a surprise visit with in laws. Amazing place to stay!!! Everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Quiet area at night and no issues whatsoever. We will definitely stay here when we come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2023
So happy you all enjoyed your stay. We look forward to having you come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Getaway. It was a great trip for us to get away from the snow and cold in Wisconsin. Great beach and swimming and fishing was great
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2025
It was wonderful to host you all again. We always enjoy having you here and spending time with you all. Glad the fish were biting.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage @ crooked lake

Clean & comfortable. Every amenity satisfied.Would recommend definitely.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 February 2025
Thank you for booking our cottage for your get away. We are happy that your stay was comfortable and hope that we can host you all again in the future.

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